Grant For Research NNX12AG01G

Award Date 4/16/12
Potential Completion Date 12/31/13
Potential Value $111K
Funding Federal Agency
Headquarters
Contracting Federal Agency
Shared Services Center
Ultimate Awardee
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NAICS Category
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Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Other
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53711, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
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Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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